$TSLA, FCAU, GM FLASH: Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock is at 3 year lows Bernstein analyst Max Warburton says that while there may be some tepid interest in Tesla’s assets, it’s unlikely a European carmaker would buy the company. “What assets are attractive? Tesla no longer has genuinely differentiated tech. The production plant is sub-par. The Gigafactory […]
FLASH: Friday, California Governor Gavin Newsom delivered a message to any woman looking to have an abortion in states that have outlawed the practice: our doors are open. Governor Newsom issued a Proclamation Friday that 2X’d down on the state’s pro-abortion stance in the wake of several GOP-controlled states signing bills into law that made […]
The US Defense Department is seeking new federal funds to bolster domestic production of rare earth minerals and reduce dependence on China, the Pentagon said Wednesday, amid mounting concern in Washington about Beijing’s role as a supplier. The DOD’s request was outlined in a report that sent to the White House and briefed to Congress, […]
$UGA Tight gasoline supplies on the US East and West Coasts have left both regions vulnerable to potential price spikes at the pump ahead of the peak Summer driving season. Supplies on both coasts are at seasonal 5-year lows as the Memorial Day Holiday weekend starts, the unofficial beginning of Summer. The Memorial Day weekend […]
We are used to seeing movie stars and reading about SyFy characters that travel through time to bygone eras, but we do not necessarily need futuristic technology to do so. The USA is full of towns that have stayed true to their customs and lifestyles. So next time you have the urge to escape the […]
Note: Aguacate, Palta, Alligator Pear.The 1st 2 are Spanish and all of them mean AVACADO. This fruit tree (Persea americana) is thought to trace its origins to southern Mexico. Avocados were widely cultivated from central Peru to the Rio Grande river by the time the fair-skinned Europeans showed up. In the United States, avocado trees […]
$RACE FLASH: California fans of Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) in California, and beyond are excited to know that the latest Ferrari Racing Days event will take place at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca track on the weekend of 10-12 May. Ferrari Racing Days are the events the Maranello Outfit hosts for its Corse Clienti customer racing division. […]
A Pacific storm system known as the “Pineapple Express” threatened to dump up to 8 ins of rain and 8 ft of snow on areas of California, raising risks of flooding and mudslides, meteorologists said Wednesday. “The Pineapple Express is no joke,” said a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center in College […]
Long weekends can be used for so much more than vegging out and marathon TV. A long weekend is the perfect time to go on an adventure. Taking a road trip is a great way to get to know the place where you live, and see sights you may not have ever seen. Here are […]
In California Governor Gavin Newsom’s new budget is a nymber that says a lot about the Golden State’s legal marijuana market. Now, California is expecting a lot less cash from cannabis taxes. The Democrat’s proposed spending plan, released Thursday, projects the state will bank $355-M in marijuana excise taxes by the end of June. That […]
Hiking is like walking around town but with little air pollution, no neighbors, and the opportunity to align with Mother Nature. Sounds easy, Yes? It is, until 5 miles from the trail-head when your Smartphone loses reception, your 2 lb back pack feels like 20, your feet hurt, you break a sweat and you attract […]
Ankle the Winter Blizzards and Head for the Sun The American Psychological Association has declared the seasonal depression, officially known as Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD is real. It happens when the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, making some people feel symptoms similar to depression. The solution: Get some Sun! This does […]
Chemical in California’s Wildfire Smoke a Major Health Hazard Smoke masks, eye drops, no outdoor exercise, staying indoors is how Californians are trying to cope with wildfires choking the state. Experts say an increase in serious health problems are almost inevitable for vulnerable residents as the disasters become more commonplace. Research suggests children, the elderly […]
There is ‘No Specific Timeline’ for US Military to Leave Southern Border Tuesday, US military commanders declared that there is “no specific timeline for redeployment” of troops that were sent to the Southwest border, despite an Army officer’s comment that troops will be done “by Christmas.” US President Donald Trump ordered 5,800 troops to join […]
The ‘Best’ West Coast Road Trips California, Oregon and Washington, Oregon, California and North to Alaska have good reason to boast about the scenery, and it becomes even more obvious to those who venture on road trips up and down the glorious West coast of North America. It is hard to dismiss the ‘best’ claims […]
President Trump on the Wildfire: “We have never seen anything like this in California.” Saturday, President Donald Trump said he had to come to the heart of California’s killer wildfire to fully grasp the scale of the desolation wrought on the landscape. “We are going to have to work quickly. … Hopefully this is going […]
Victims of California’s Deadly Wildfire Filed Suit Against PG&E $PCG Victims of California’s deadliest wildfire have filed a lawsuit against PG&E Corp (NYSE:PCG) alleging negligence and health and safety code violations by the utility company in the blaze that has killed at least 48 people. The lawsuit seeking damages against California’s largest public utility was […]
Northern California Wildfire: 42 Killed, Now Deadliest in Golden State History Search teams have recovered the remains of at least 42 people killed by the devastating Camp wildfire that largely incinerated the town of Paradise in Northern California, making it the deadliest single wild-land blaze in the Golden State history, authorities said Monday. The latest death toll, up […]
California Wildfires Rage, 31 Known Dead, Over 200 Still Missing and Unaccounted For Relatives desperately searched shelters for missing loved ones Sunday, as crews searching the smoking ruins of Paradise and outlying areas found 6 more bodies, raising the death toll to 31, matching the deadliest wildfire in California history. Wildfires continued to rage on […]
Update: California Wildfires Roar, 31 Dead, Nearly 7000 Structures Destroyed Sunday, crews searching the smoking ruins of Paradise and outlying areas found 8 more bodies, raising the death toll to 31, it is the deadliest wildfire in the Golden States history. Over 200 still missing. Massive California wildfires continue to roar through the Golden State […]
CA Wildfires Latest: 25 Dead; 174-K Acres Burned, 250-K Evacuate Several massive wildfires continue to roar through the Golden State leaving many with nothing. Here is the latest information The deadly California wildfires, fueled by strong winds and dry weather, have once again ripped through the Golden State killing at least 25 people, charring almost […]
Malibu Evacuated Over Southern California Wildfires The entire City of Malibu was ordered evacuated early Friday as a ferocious Southern California’s wildfire roared toward the beachside community that is home for many Hollywood celebrities. The Los Angeles County Fire Department tweeted that the fire raging through the Santa Monica Mountains was headed to the ocean. […]
California Wildfires: 85,000 Acres Burned, 6,000 Firefighters Battle Flames The Golden State is facing serious threats from wildfires on both ends of the state. Below is the latest information, as follows: Fueled by strong winds and dry weather, a half-dozen California wildfires have exploded to burn more than 85,000 acres and hundreds of structures in […]
Getaways in the USA for Lovers Only Are you in need of a romantic getaway to rekindle your love? Well, the US destinations listed below are sure to get you there. Whether you are hopeless romantics looking for your own deserted island or adventurers who want to get your hearts racing, the USA has something super for […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Monza Supercars Big Boost to Earnings $RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) plans to sell 499 units of the Monza SP1 and SP2 Supercars at $1.85-M each. Over 2 years of production, that will generate an additional $755-M in revenue. The figure is the Italian price and includes a 22% VAT, which means just over $1.5-M […]
Today’s US Gasoline Prices Tapping at 4 Year Highs $UGA, $USO The next time you pull up to the pump to fill up as steadily rising gasoline prices you will learn they are near their highest marks since Y 2014. The price surge comes just ahead of the November midterm elections when California will vote […]
2 New Safety Investigations of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Factory Opened in September $TSLA California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal-OSHA) opened two new inspections in September into the workplace conditions at Tesla’s factory in Fremont. According to the agency, the first was opened on September 4 and was prompted by an incident reported to regulators in […]
Northern California Wildfire Closes Major Highway and Threatens Homes The Delta fire erupted Wednesday in a canyon along the Sacramento River about 250 miles north of San Francisco and by Thursday morning had scorched more than 15,000 acres, 3x the area that had burned some 12 hours earlier. The blaze was near where the deadly […]
Budcoin to Build Marijuana Transactional Portal The Budcoin Portal will deliver solutions for growers, retailers, brands and end users. Whether you are a major Agricultural operation or growing plants in your home Budcoin’s interface will help you produce quality plants, discover new technology and for businesses offer a fast and secure transactional platform for industry […]
California’s Record Fire Season Update It is a record-setting year for wildfires in California. Among 3 major blazes, 1 threatened Yosemite National Park and another became the largest in state history. The Ferguson Fire was centered near Yosemite, which reopened Tuesday, welcome news in a state that generates $132-B in travel spending. Following are updates on three major […]
Marijuana Taxes in California a Major Disappointment California’s legal marijuana market is off to a slow start and off of the governments tax targets. Marijuana cultivation and excise tax collections hit $48-M in Q-2, state officials announced Wednesday. That is up from Q-1 but well below the windfall envisioned by the state. Finance officials had […]
Lightning Over California and Oregon, Wildfires Rage Storm clouds gathered over southern Oregon and northern California early Wednesday, threatening to spark more wildfires with lightning strikes as emergency crews battled several deadly blazes, forecasters said. The clouds carried little rain and offered little chance of a break from the bone-dry conditions plaguing the region, the […]
Firefighters Making Headway in Putting Out the ‘Holy’ Fire Near Los Angeles Firefighters have made significant progress trying to tamp down a wildfire that threatened homes and has been raging for days South of Los Angeles, officials said Saturday. Aircraft have been making flight after flight, dumping water and bright pink retardant to protect Lake […]
California Wildfires Continue to Burn California spent more than 50% of annual firefighting budget in 40 days At least 13 large fires raged across California Friday, threatening over 16,000 homes and leading to evacuation orders for nearly 25,000 residents in what is shaping up to be 1 of the worst fire seasons on record in the state. […]
WS-J: California Democrats Prioritize Green Policies Over Fire Prevention The huge wildfires in California are a reckoning for the state’s Democratic lawmakers who have repeatedly chosen to please the green lobby over fire prevention, the WS-J wrote in an editorial. Instead of being outraged at President Donald Trump for calling them out on it, California lawmakers should instead […]
The 2 Raging Northern California Wildfires Now 2nd-largest in State History The 2 raging Northern California blazes fueled by dry vegetation and hot, windy weather grew Monday to become the 2nd-largest wildfire in state history, becoming the norm as the fire season longer and more severe. The 2 fires burning a few miles apart and […]
President Trump Declares California Wildfires as ‘Major Emergency’ Sunday, US Presient Donald Trump has declared a “major disaster” in California and ordered federal funding to be made available to help recovery efforts in areas affected by wildfires, the White House said in a statement early. The White House said President Trump”ordered Federal assistance to supplement […]
California’s Wildfire, No Relief in Sight A fast-growing California wildfire that has already forced thousands to flee their homes and shut down a large national park surged overnight into Saturday, as fatigued firefighters battled gusting winds. The blaze in Mendocino County, about 90 miles (145 km) North of San Francisco, had spread to cover a […]
President Eisenhower celebrating his inauguration in the 1953 Cadillac. During this time, manufacturers aimed to make a car for any and every American dream, and as a new motoring ideal replaced wartime necessity with plush opulence, big-body […]
Oregon Has an Oversupply of Marijuana, Most Goes Unsold Commentary: The Oregon cannabis market is very much over-saturated. For consumers, this is great. One can walk into nearly any Oregon dispensary and find buy a gram of quality ‘bud’ for $5.00, and even concentrates are dropping in price. When the state began legal recreational sales in Y 2016, […]
Over 1000 Homes Destroyed in California Wildfires A huge wildfire in Northern California has torched more than 1,000 homes in and around the city of Redding, authorities said Wednesday as some evacuees were allowed to return home and new blazes exploded in what has become an endless Summer of flame in the Golden State. “Whatever […]
Two Wildfires Raging into Northern California Lake Communities Monday, 2 major wildfires have prompted evacuation orders for nearly 20,000 people as they rage to small lake communities in Northern California, and authorities faced questions about how quickly they warned residents about the largest and deadliest blaze burning in the Golden State. Sunday’s ordered evacuations around […]
Horses aBeing Rescued by Retired US Marine From a Raging California Wildfire This retired US Marine has rushed into a new battle, as a volunteer rescuing stranded horses and other livestock. Tucker Zimmerman has gotten little sleep during the raging deadly fire in Shasta County, California. “I’m just the guy who moves stuff around,” he […]
California Wildfire Destroys 500 Structures, Levels a Community In the small northern California community of Keswick, just a few of homes remain. So are about 37,000 people who remain under evacuation orders Friday. Nearly 5,000 homes in the area were being threatened by the 75-sqm (194-sqk) blaze, which is now only 5% contained. Thousands of […]
California’s Carr Fire Surges Into City of Redding A raging Northern California wildfire surged into the City of Redding, population about 92,000, Friday after burning dozens of homes, injuring firefighters and civilians, and engulfing and killing a bulldover operator. The situation was described as chaotic by authorities. Cal Fire spokesman Scott McLean said the Carr […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Lower $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture commodities finished lower Wednesday, with Soybean and Corn futures dropping to contract lows, following the news that the US announced a list of tariffs on $200-B of Chinese goods Tuesday. Agriculture grain investors were already worried about the impact of trade frictions […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Lower $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture commodities finished lower Tuesday, with soybean futures falling for the 2nd straight session, mostly on US-China trade frictions, improved weather conditions in the US Midwest. The most active Corn contract for December delivery went down 6.25c, or 1.7R to close at 3.60 […]
US Judge Rules 100’d of Lawsuits Alleging ‘Roundup’ Caused Cancer Go Froward Hundreds of lawsuits alleging Roundup weed killer caused cancer cleared a big hurdle Tuesday when a US judge ruled that cancer victims and their families could present expert testimony linking the herbicide to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. US District Judge Vince Chhabria said evidence that […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Lower $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture commodities finished lower Monday, with Soybean futures diving, as investors turned to technical selling amid ongoing China-US trade friction. The most active Corn contract for December delivery went down 6c, or 1.61% to close at 3.67 bu. September Wheat delivery fell 7.25c, […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Mixed on the Week Ended 6 July $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) Soybean futures rebounded at week’s end on 6 July, thanks to bargain buying amid escalating trade tensions. The most active contract for November Soybean went up 14.5c weekly, or 1.65%, to 8.945 bu. December Corn delivery rose […]
Wildfires Sweep Through California and Oregon Firefighters battling wildfires throughout the US West that have torched hundreds of homes hoped for some help from the weather Saturday even as new fires swept Southern California. A fire on the California-Oregon border that destroyed 40 buildings and claimed at least one life since Thursday remained virtually out […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Mixed $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) wheat rose almost 3% Thursday over declining crop estimates. The Corn contract for December delivery rose 0.25c, or 0.07% to settle at 3.645 bu. September Wheat went up 14.5c, or 2.95% to close at 5.055 bu. November Soybean were down 8.5c, or […]
Illegal California Marijuana Shops Undercut Legal Market The Compton 20 Cap Collective just South of Los Angeles that was raided earlier this Spring is 1 of hundreds of illegal marijuana stores operating in LA County, where marijuana is legal for anyone 21 and over and retailers must be licensed to sell to them. Broad marijuana […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Mixed $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) Corn and Wheat rebounded Tuesday on bottom picking but Soybean continued to decline amid trade uncertainty. The US grain market was closed Wednesday for the 4th of July holiday The Corn contract for December delivery rose 5.25c, or 1.46% to settle at […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Lower $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture commodities finished lower Monday morning as traders now are focused on increasing trade tensions. As of 1448 GMT, November Soybeans were down 7.5c at 8.725 bu, while December Corn was down 7.5c at 3.6375 bu, and September Wheat down 11.25c at 4.90 […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Lower on the Week Ended 29 June $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture commodities finished lower on week ended 29 June, with Soybean futures dropping nearly 4% as grain traders turned to technical selling amid trade tensions. The most active Corn contract for July delivery fell 7c weekly, or […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Lower $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture commodities finished lower Thursday morning, as investors prepare for Friday’s Acreage and Quarterly Stocks Report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). July Corn was 1.5c lower at 3.51 Bu as of 1630 GMT, September Wheat was 4c lower at 4.845 Bu, […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Overall Higher $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture commodities finished mostly higher Wednesday, with soybean futures rising slightly after plunging over 30c in the past 2 sessions runnning, as market partly digested the impact of trade tensions. CBOT Wheat futures rose on bargain buying after a 3-session sell-off pushed […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Mixed $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture commodities finished mixed Tuesday, with Soybean futures falling for a 2nd session running, on huge selling triggered by trade tensions. The most active Corn contract for July delivery rose 2c, or 0.57% to close at 3.5225 Bu. September Wheat delivery dropped 7.5c, […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Sharply Lower $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture commodities finished sharply lower Monday, with Soybean futures diving over 20c, on massive selling triggered by trade tensions. The most active Corn contract for July delivery fell 6.75c, or 1.89% to close at 3.505 Bu. September Wheat delivery dropped 13.75c, or […]
$1 Billion in Bets in 102 Days on Santa Anita Horse Racing With a closing day Pick Six pool of $6,022,040 adding an exclamation point to the conclusion of Santa Anita’s Winter/Spring Meet, all sources pari-mutuel handle for the 102-day run dating back to Dec. 26, exceeded the $1 billion mark, an eight percent increase […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Lower Last Week $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture commodities finished more than 1% lower in the week ending 22 June on massive selling triggered by escalating trade tensions. The most active contract for July Soybeans were down 11c weekly, or 1.21%, to 8.945 bu. July Corn delivery fell […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Mixed $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture commodities finished mixed Thursday, as wheat futures climbed for a 2nd day running on bargain buying following the market’s recent drop and on a weather-reduced Wheat crop in Russia, the world’s top exporter. Corn followed Wheat higher, underpinned by concerns that […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Higher $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture commodities finished higher Wednesday reversing a sharp downturn in the prior session on escalating trade tensions. The most active Soybean contract for July delivery rose 0.5c, or 0.06% to settle at 8.895 bu. July Corn also went up 0.5c, or 0.14% […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Lower $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture commodities finished lower Tuesday with Soybean falling to 2-year lows on escalating trade tensions between the US and China. The most active Soybean contract for July delivery fell 19.5c, or 2.15%, to settle at 8.89 bu. July Corn went down 2.25c, […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Mixed $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture commodities finished mixed Monday with Soybean rebounding amid bargain buying after 3 days running of sharp decliners. The most active Soybean contract for July delivery rose 3, or 0.33%, to settle at 9.085 bu. July Corn went down 5.25c, or 1.45% to […]
NTSB is Investigating Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Fires and Crashes $TSLA The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will send a technical specialist to observe a Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) examination into the causes of a battery explosion last Friday in West Hollywood, CA. involving 1 of the EV maker’s Model S vehicles in California, the agency said Monday. […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Lower Friday $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture commodities finished lower Friday, with Corn futures falling as weather improves. The most active Corn contract for July delivery fell 1.75c, or 0.48% to close at 3.6125 bu. July Wheat delivery went down 2c, or 0.4% to close at 4.995 […]
World Health Organization Found Inadequate Evidence That Coffee Causes Cancer California Moves to Declare Coffee Safe From Cancer Risk California officials bucked a recent court ruling Friday and offered reassurance to concerned coffee drinkers that their fix will not give them cancer. The unprecedented action by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment to propose […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Lower $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture commodities traded lower Thursday, as investors focused on renewed trade tensions between the US and China. The Trump Administration is moving forward on placing $50-B of tariffs on Chinese on a list of 800 items, albeit lessened from 1300 items on […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Higher $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture commodities traded higher Tuesday, with Wheat futures rising more than 3% after the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) cut its estimate for production in top exporter Russia. Corn futures rose more than 2%, while Soybean marked modest gains in the wake of […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Mixed $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture commodities traded mixed Monday, with Corn and Soybean futures dropping to fresh multi-month lows as widespread rains across the US midwest farm belt bolstered production outlooks for recently planted crops. Wheat futures also eased as rainfall in western Australia took the edge […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Traded Lower Last Friday $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture commodities traded lower Friday with Wheat falling sharply on profit-taking. As of 1500 GMT, July Corn was down 0.75c at 3.755 bu, July Wheat was down 8c at 5.1875 bu, and July Soybean down 4.5c at 9.6975 bu. CBOT Wheat […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Traded Mixed $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture commodities traded mixed Thursday, as Soybean futures continued to fall over supply issues and uncertainty surrounding the US-China trade talks. As of 1459 GMT, July Soybeans was down 7.25c at 9.87 bu, while July Corn was up 0.75c at 3.79 bu, and […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Mixed +Special Report $SOY, $WEAT, $CORN Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture commodities traded mixed. Special Report California agriculture industry worries about retaliation from trading partners against US tariffs The agriculture industry in the State of California worried that it will suffer a lot as the United States’ steel and aluminum […]
California Has Banned State Sponsored Travel to 9 US States The State of California is continuing to ban state-funded travel to places with laws perceived to discriminate against Gay and/or Transgender people, adding Oklahoma as the ban’s 9th state, Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced in a press release Friday. The restrictions on Oklahoma were added […]
President Trump, “We are Building the Wall.” Wednesday, US President Donald Trump said his administration will begin work on a section of his promised US-Mexico border wall in San Diego, at the request of the major California county.” San Diego has asked us to go forward with their section of the wall in California and […]
High Taxed Blue State’s Triggers Migrations to Low Taxed Red States A provision within President Trump’s new tax law will induce a mass migration from high-tax blue states to low-tax red states, a “change could be good for all the states,” Professors’Art Laffer and Stephen Moore wrote today in the WS-J. Capping the deduction for […]
Worker Complaints Prompt Probe at Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) California Plant $TSLA CEO Elon Musk’s personal preferences were invoked as reason not to address potential hazards. California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health has opened a new investigation into Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) following a report about worker protections at the company’s auto plant in Fremont, California. The state […]
Cannabis Coming of Age in the USA Today, the cannabis industry in the US can breathe easier as former Republican House Speaker John Boehner joins the advisory board of US cannabis producer Acreage Holdings. The announcement that Mr. Boehner and former Massachusetts Governor William Weld will advise Acreage, a private company, should act as a […]
Cancer Risk and Coffee? No Real Evidence of Any! Health experts say the controversial warning overstates the risks and that the health benefits of drinking coffee far outweigh any potential downsides. More California “Nut Country” action. Recently, a California judge ruled that coffee sellers must post scary warnings about cancer risks. The Big Q: How […]
“Walls Work”, We are Building ‘The Border Wall’ Backing The Trump Administration’s border wall plans, Acting Deputy Commissioner of US Customs and Border Protection Ronald Vitiello pointedly struck back at criticism aimed at the border wall’s funding, necessity, and effectiveness Friday, saying his “agents and officers have decades of experience” and are “vocal about their […]
EPA Planning Roll Back of Restrictive Automotive Fuel Economy Standards $RACE, $GM, $F, $FCAU, $TM, $VLKAY The Trump Administration is expected to launch an effort to weaken greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for automobiles, handing a victory to car manufacturers and giving them reasons to roll back restrictive industry standards worldwide. The EPA’s […]
California’s Gov. Jerry Brown In President Trump’s Sights US President Donald Trump said he stands in solidarity with the citizens of Orange County, California who are defending their rights against the state’s “illegal sanctuary policies.” President Trump’s comments came in a pair of Wednesday afternoon Tweets. Tuesday, Orange County officials voted to join a Trump Administration […]
President Trump, “Sanctuary Cities Are Dangerous” Tuesday, US President Donald Trump told law enforcement that “sanctuary cities are dangerous, and we’re going to take care of the problem.” “We’re going to win it,” President Trump told national and local law enforcement officials at a Roundtable on sanctuary cities at the White House. “It’s not going […]
Californians Fleeing Jerry Brown’s Sanctuary State California is a Key battleground state on the issues of immigration reform and protecting illegal immigrants in sanctuary cities. The state’s progressive Democratic Governor Jerry Brown has approved a law that prevents police from inquiring about immigration status and curtails law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration officers. The Golden […]
Santa Anita Park Racing Preview STABLE NOTES BY ED GOLDEN FAULT TO STAY ON DIRT IN GRADE I SANTA MARGARITA MATURING MOPOTISM MAINTAINS HER GRADED STREAK SANTA ANITA DERBY AN OPTION FOR UNBEATEN JUSTIFY ROMAN WINS TWO RACES ON FIRST DAY AS JOURNEYMAN DON’T BLAME FAULT FOR TRYING DIRT IN SANTA MARGARITA Fault has […]
DOJ Lawsuit Against California Will Protect United States Wednesday, Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA) applauded the Department of Justice for filing a lawsuit against the State of California, calling it a “great move” that will help defend the United States. “Ultimately, our federal officers have an obligation to defend our country from enemies, foreign and domestic,” […]
US DOJ Takes Aim at California Lawlessness Late Tuesday, the US Justice Department (DOJ) sued California, upping the battle between The Trump Administration and state/local governments over the issue of providing sanctuaries from a crackdown on immigration enforcement. The lawsuit names Gov. Jerry Brown and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, challenges 3 recently passed state […]
California Has the Worst Quality of Life of All 50 States Under the Democratic management of Governor Edmond “Jerry” Brown, Jr. California now has the worst quality of life of all 50 states, while North Dakota has the best, according to a new study by U.S. News & World Report. To come to its finding, the […]
California’s Marijuana Growers Are Slow to Join the Legal, Regulated System The vast majority of California’s marijuana growers have yet to try to move into the state’s new legal regulatory framework, leaving big questions looming around whether they can survive in the brave new world of legal weed, whether a substantial illicit market will remain, […]
Santa Anita Alive with Derby and Oaks Fever Ed Golan Looks at the Weekend Action at Santa Anita DERBY FEVER HAS TEMPERATURES RISING IT’S MILLER TIME IN SATURDAY’S DAYTONA STREAKING MARE IS BACK IN WISHING WELL TOP SOPHS PREP FOR THREE-YEAR-OLD STAKES With the Santa Anita Derby and Santa Anita Oaks six […]
LA: Legal Recreational Marijuana Sales Top Estimates Marijuana sales in Los Angeles are higher than estimated since marijuana became legal on 1 January according to reports “Originally the department was given a budget of $1.3-M, and to date we have collected over $2.2-M in licensing fees, and we have around about $800,000 in outstanding invoices, […]
Marijuana is Illegal “everywhere” in America Earlier this year, Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) threatened to hold up Key Justice Department nominees until US Attorney General Jeff Sessions reversed his position on state marijuana laws. Senator Gardner is sticking to his word, and is receiving blow-back from US AG Jeff Sessions, who calls the confirmation delay “frustrating.” […]
Santa Anita Saturday Racing Preview HOLLENDORFER’S UNIQUE BELLA TOWERS OVER RIVALS IN SATURDAY’S GRADE II, $200,000 SANTA MARIA STAKES FOR OLDER FILLIES & MARES AT 1 1/16 MILES REDDAM’S MOPOTISM SHOOTS FOR HER SECOND CONSECUTIVE GRADED VICTORY Unique Bella, America’s reigning Eclipse Champion Female Sprinter, towers over four rivals in Saturday’s Grade II, […]
Medical Marijuana Update, Plus California Banking Policy California’s Treasurer wants to create a public bank for the cannabis business. The medical marijuana movement loses a founding father, and the only other action this past week was a pair of CBD bills. California Last Saturday, Dennis Peron, “the Father of Medical Marijuana,” died at age 72. A […]
Big Saturday of Racing at Santa Anita Grade II, $200,000 Palos Verdes Stakes Recently crowned America’s Eclipse Award-winning Champion Sprinter for 2017, trainer Peter Miller’s Roy H looms a complete standout as he seeks his third consecutive win in Saturday’s Grade II, $200,000 Palos Verdes Stakes going six furlongs at Santa Anita. To be run […]
The State of California is Poverty’s Worst Friend Much like FDR’s failed economic policies, the State of California would do more for the poor by just leaving them alone. The League of Nations’ records of levels of employment before and after the Depression showed that most nations that simply did nothing but wait, fared much […]
Bitcoin’s ‘Hot’ and Coming to Real Estate Market $BTCUSD Bitcoin fever has hit the US real estate market, especially in Florida, offering foreign investors a way to avoid currency controls at home and US economic sanctions. As of the end of Y 2017, the digital currency was listed as a way to pay for some […]
1st Year California Recreational Marijuana Sales Estimated at $3.4-B Thursday’s California’s Department of Finance declared that it expects residents to buy nearly 1-M pounds of Marijuana over the 1st full budget year of it recreational legalization If the estimates for sales between 1 July 2018- 1 July 2019 are correct, it would amount to $3.4-B […]